as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
Supporters of the four-day week told The Star that no-school Mondays allow their families additional flexibility to spend time together, pursue extracurricular activities and knock out errands.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Ugg Captrail Low Sneaker Tackle long hikes, everyday errands, and everything in between with these Ugg sneakers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Step into the Mia Raisa Stretch Knit Flats for just $30, a versatile and comfy option for work or weekend errands.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
All of The Row’s thong sandal styles remain among celebrities’ go-to casual shoes, with stars like Kendall Jenner and Lori Harvey wearing them while out and about or running errands.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Ugg Captrail Low Sneaker Tackle long hikes, everyday errands, and everything in between with these Ugg sneakers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Step into the Mia Raisa Stretch Knit Flats for just $30, a versatile and comfy option for work or weekend errands.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
All of The Row’s thong sandal styles remain among celebrities’ go-to casual shoes, with stars like Kendall Jenner and Lori Harvey wearing them while out and about or running errands.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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So what happens if your flight is affected?—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The site can be used to simulate flight environments that can be used for hypersonic weapon development, according to a university notice.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the benefit only applies to travel with that specific airline, this can easily save you $70 in fees per person per round-trip flight.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Belau is the founder of Girls’ Guide to the World, a tour company that arranges roughly 80 international group trips a year primarily for Americans as well as travelers from other English-speaking countries.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Set in British Columbia and tied for the top national park in Canada, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is coastal paradise made up of more than 30 islands and islets complete with coves, beaches, and trails, according to the report from tour operator Journeyscape.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Our six days at the lodge allowed for a variety of excursions.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Supporters at the Edison Ballroom event helped to raise more than $350,000 that will bolster the nonprofit’s arts scholarships, cultural excursions and creative arts workshops for children who are in foster care.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, the years-in-the-making tour will instead kick off in March 2026, six years after the singer first announced her intention for a solo jaunt.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rather, the four-episode jaunt is set in the 19th century.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Train announced the tour with a funny 90-second video featuring George Lopez in which Monahan has his tarot cards read by the wig-wearing veteran comedian, who conjures all the details of the outing in his crystal ball.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Now 10 weeks into the year, Stafford has firmly inserted himself into the MVP conversation, and Sunday’s outing against a stout 49ers defense only strengthened his case.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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